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ft
Decimal
Feet + inches
Whole feet; inches from 0 to less than 12. Non-negative values.
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Metrem
Kilometrekm
Centimetrecm
Millimetremm
Micrometreµm
Nanometrenm
Inchin
Footft
Yardyd
Milemi
Nautical milenmi
Chainch
Furlongfur
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Feet + inches
30.48
cm
Decimal
Feet + inches
Whole feet; inches from 0 to less than 12. Non-negative values.
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Metrem
Kilometrekm
Centimetrecm
Millimetremm
Micrometreµm
Nanometrenm
Inchin
Footft
Yardyd
Milemi
Nautical milenmi
Chainch
Furlongfur
No units found. Try a name or symbol.
Feet + inches
CONVERSION
1 ft ≈ 30.48 cm
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAcm = ft × 30.48
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Feet to centimetres
cm = ft × 30.48
Multiply the ft reading by 30.48.
Worked examples
6 ft ≈ 182.88 cm
6 × 30.48 ≈ 182.88
10.5 ft ≈ 320.04 cm
10.5 × 30.48 ≈ 320.04
Frequently asked questions
Does a decimal foot result show inches after the decimal point?
No. Multiply the fractional foot by 12 to obtain inches. For example, 0.5 foot is 6 inches. Use Feet + inches for a mixed-format reading.
Feet to centimetres table
Fixed reference · Foot to Centimetre
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Foot (ft)
Centimetre (cm)
0
0
0.1
3.048
0.5
15.24
1
30.48
2
60.96
5
152.4
10
304.8
25
762
50
1524
100
3048
1000
30480
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.